A state of stance - 2008 VW golf TSI

[dandee]

Hi guys.
Here is a quick recap of my build. From new to date.

Bought it brand new in Feb.2008, and it looked like this:


105km/65miles on the clock

After 4 days, I swapped the suspension for a custom KW V2 white edition.




Gutted, still not low enough for my needs..


Tried the 8x19" RS6 Plus wheels from my Audi, and they rubbed like a mofo with ET30

But they did look good.
Also removed the rear wiper.


For those of you that didn't see it. I also added the GTI sideskirts and rear bumper.

Coilover set #2 mounted. About 15threads left without helpers.
This time i went for FK Highsports.








Black emblem and candywhite stripe.

Honeycomb ftw

Satin black mirrors. (waiting for black indicators)

Yellow HID : eek :

USA-Look indicators and Yellow HIDs.



3000k d2s bulbs


Finally de-chromed.




Candywhite engine cover with gunshow theme.


Here is my heatshield. Made from two aluminium plates, cut and bent to shape.
Added rubber strips for protection.

Made a bracket, and bolted it to the stock mounting plate.

Drilled a hole for the oil return pipe, and painted the 3" pipe flat black

K&N filter.

Added 70W yellow H7 bulbs to the highbeams, for that yellow glare.



At this stage, it was May 2008. 3 months after i recieved the car.

More in next post

[dandee]

Finally, after months of waiting.. The wheels!



The wheels are back from the painter.
Candywhite lip with BMP center. True to the VW color scheme.

Pic of a rear wheel. 9.5x18



Rogue status parcel shelf.



Added pinstriping to the wheels



Before:





Shaved sidewalls



US R32 rear lights



Chasing some ass :thumbsup:



Needs more lowering






RS inside.

Lamin-x with horrible fitment. Have to order a new set.

Before:

After:

GTI Edition30 steeringwheel

Also did a trackday in the golf, and got hooked.
I'll be sorting out the rear suspension soon. Rear anti-rollbar and some endlinks.











We are now at the end of 2008 season, and the car was featured in a national newspaper here. Well satisfied..

Next post we have the 2009 season.

[dandee]

Satin black lip, Flat black clear coat over candywhite pinstripe.
Candywhite gloss centers.


Also had the hood notch filled and painted entire front end. Due to stonechips.
Then I modified the GTI grille, and removed the VW emblem

Went to Wörthersee. Great trip, except for the fines.








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Local authorities not impressed with ride height. (650 euro ticket)

Went to BugRun 2009 in Sweden this weekend. Had a blast!
Some pix:



Also ended up getting Best MK5 at the show. AWESOME!







Friend of mine did this chop. lol

[rowdydaoudy]

damn bro, your car has come a long way!
looks so so dope.

i love the rogue status theme a lot!

[Stolzy]

Amazing build! Love it all.

[dandee]

Thanks guys..

Some more pix:








And then the modifying continued..
R-Line grills.. $200 from the dealer..


W00t, too much. DO NOT WANT!!


Hmmm.. My stock GT grills..


Ooops


And this one??


OEM modified.. (not stuck on yet)


Here we go




and the wheels are being redone again.. for the 4th(?) time this season.
Stay tuned.

[sergov]

it's just the coolsest MK5 i've seen ever
that's the proper way to do it ftw !

[Digitalwave]

Are you sponsored by Rogue Status?

I like the car, it follows a really nice black and white theme. Whoever paints your wheels does an awesome job, and I love all the looks you've done. I don't, however, care for the design of the wheels that much.

[SeanDub]

Damn, badass car! It flows so well

[dandee]

First of all, thanks for the nice words.
I registered here bc you guys have awesome taste. Judging by what your own cars look like.

Are you sponsored by Rogue Status?

I like the car, it follows a really nice black and white theme. Whoever paints your wheels does an awesome job, and I love all the looks you've done. I don't, however, care for the design of the wheels that much.

Not sponsored, no. Just a big fan.

I do all the work on my car by myself. A proper DIY freak.
I work in IT, btw. Oh and this is my company car. The daily driver.

I am kinda sick of the wheels now. But Blitz Type 3 in 9 and 10x18" with the correct offset don't grow on trees.. So I'm still looking.

[B Rod]

Very nice ride and welcome to the site.

[vdubkid]

Veerry nice. Love the black and white/RS theme.

[Rally]

That sunset rolling shot is amazing. Car looks great.

[Oxer]

Everything about this car is amazing. Would love to roll it as a daily any day of the week.

[Reichy]

That awesome man. makes me want a vw. Everything flows really well.
what makes it better is ur always changing things and keeping it real fresh